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Urbanisation

ICSE · Class 8 · Geography

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Card 1Introduction to Urbanisation

What is urbanisation?

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Urbanisation is a process in which an increasing proportion of a population lives in cities and the suburbs of cities. It happens when people move from rural areas to urban areas and cities grow large

Card 2Causes of Urbanisation

Why does urbanisation happen?

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Urbanisation happens because people move from rural areas to urban areas. It is closely connected with industrialisation, which creates jobs and attracts people to cities.

Card 3Causes of Urbanisation

What is industrialisation?

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Industrialisation is the process by which an economy is transformed from agriculture to manufacturing of goods. It creates jobs and is a major cause of urbanisation.

Card 4Cause and Effect

How does industrialisation lead to urbanisation?

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Industrialisation increases factories and job opportunities in cities. People move from villages to towns for work, better services, and a better lifestyle, so cities grow faster.

Card 5Population Growth

What is the natural growth rate of population?

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Natural growth rate = Birth rate − Death rate. It is the number by which the birth rate exceeds the death rate.

Card 6Causes of Urbanisation

How does natural increase help urbanisation?

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When birth rate is higher than death rate, the natural growth rate rises. More people live in cities, so the urban population increases even without migration.

Card 7Causes of Urbanisation

Why is urbanisation strong in developing countries like Africa?

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In developing countries like Africa, natural population increase and immigration are big factors in urbanisation. People often move from rural poverty to cities for employment, food, shelter, and educ

Card 8Impacts of Urbanisation

What are some positive impacts of urbanisation?

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Positive impacts include convenience, concentration of educational facilities, better social integration, exploitation of resources, transport and communication facilities, and an increase in the stan

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